There are 35 students in a classroom. The ratio of girls to boys is 2 to 3. How many boys and how many girls are there in the classroom? A. 21 and 14 B. 14 and 21 C. 20 and 15 D. 15 and 20

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There are 35 students in a classroom. The ratio of girls to boys is 2 to 3. How many boys and how many girls are there in the classroom?

A. 21 and 14
B. 14 and 21
C. 20 and 15
D. 15 and 20

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Answer:

A. 21 (boys) and 14 (girls)

Explanation:

2+3=5

35÷5= 7

7×3=21 boys

7×2=14 girls

Damask answered Mar 19, 2022

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